Operations Management Development Program 2026

Job Req ID: 106265

Job Type: Full-time

Work Category: Onsite

Application Close Date: 10/05/2025

Sponsorship: Not Available

Compensation: $68700 - $103100

Anticipated Start Date: July 2026

Important Information: Applications will not be reviewed until the application close date.

As part of the first-round interview process, qualified applicants will be required to submit a self-recorded video using Paradox.

We are GALLO

We’re a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that’s consistently recognized as a Glassdoor “Best Places to Work.” We have 130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We’re home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America.

View our Corporate Values and Mission Statement here.

A Taste of What You'll Do

Immerse yourself in the core of operations with our Operations Management Development Program, crafted for future Operations Leaders. This is your opportunity to rotate through our locations in California, South Carolina, and New York, where you'll collaborate closely with our management team, address real business challenges, and broaden your understanding of operations. The program is designed to provide you with a range of experiences through rotations as an operations team leader and in technical support roles. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can prosper. Begin this dynamic career path with us and unlock your potential as an operations leader.

Typical rotations include Harvest Operations, Wine and Spirits Plant Operations, Wine and Spirits Plant Maintenance, Sales or Direct to Consumer Sales, Production Engineering, Supply Chain Logistics, and Bottling Quality. These rotations will equip you with a thorough understanding of operations through hands-on work and by observing team members across various fields.

You will oversee, monitor, and drive the success of specific programs, projects, and processes, ensuring that goals and objectives are achieved. Effective communication is essential, as you will interpret and implement administrative and operational policies and procedures. Additionally, you will take part in the development and refinement of departmental procedures and performance metrics, aiding in the success of short-term projects.

Maintaining and ensuring compliance with quality, environmental, safety, and regulatory standards, including GMP, in all activities and projects is a vital part of the role. If you are prepared to embark on a dynamic career journey and unlock your potential as an operations leader, we invite you to join us. Together, we can create a thriving, inclusive environment where your career can grow and make a significant impact.

What You'll Need

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s or Masters degree Supply Chain, Business Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Engineering Management; OR possess a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Operations Management, Engineering or Engineering Management; OR Currently enrolled or have obtained a Bachelor’s or Masters degree plus a manufacturing internship or including our Cultivate Internship Program.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Availability to work at different sites or locations throughout program rotations; moving may be necessary to fulfill the role.
• Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.
• Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

How You'll Stand Out

• Prior internship experience.
• Senior Class standing at an accredited college or university working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering or Engineering Management.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments.

To view a full job description, please click here.

Our Benefits & Perks

We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports your well-being. Benefits depend on your work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more! Additional information will be provided before your first interview.

The Fine Print

• The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
• Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. In addition to the salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participate in tasting room tip pools, as applicable.
• This position will be based in the location(s) specified in the job posting and requires working on-site with no telecommuting option. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance.
• It is the Company’s policy for job postings to be open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and to external candidates, if applicable, for a minimum of 3 days.

Gallo’s policy is to afford equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and not to discriminate on the basis of race, traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive health decision making, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Nor will Gallo discriminate based on a perception that an individual has any of the foregoing characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

Gallo will comply with state and local laws prohibiting discrimination for lawful out-of-work behavior, such as off-duty use of cannabis away from the workplace (subject to federal and state law exceptions), the existence of non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites in hair, blood, urine, or other bodily fluids as determined by a drug screening test (subject to federal and state law exceptions).

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gallo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at 209.341.7000.

Gallo is enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program and will use the program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required.